Kingsport Parks and Recreation hosts Home Run Derby

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for the Fun Fest Adult Softball Home Run Derby.

The derby is open for men and women and will take place at 2 p.m. at Brickyard Park on two separate days. The Women’s derby is on July 11; the Men’s derby is on July 18.

The registration fee is $10 per person, and each participant will receive either 36 pitches or two minutes of pitches. The top four batters will advance to bracket play after the first round.

Participants must provide their own pitcher and any legal USSSA or USA stamped bat can be used. Bats and softballs will be provided by Kingsport Parks and Recreation.

“Not only are home run derbies fun for the batters, but they’re also a blast for friends and family to watch as well,” said Program Administrator Jason Wilburn. “So, grab your lucky bat and come down to see just who the best softball slugger is in the Tri-Cities.”

To register, please visit https://bit.ly/4oFtNhw. You can also register by clicking on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on “CivicRec,” then search for “softball” in the search bar.

For more information, visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org or call 423-229-9459.